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DOLPHIN LOBBY SNACKS

4400 RICKENBACKER CAUSEWAY, Miami FL 33149

Last inspected Sep 12, 2025 · 5 visits since February 2024

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence2331264
Grade history
FEB 24
SEP 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches on the floor under front counter.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Sep 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 12, 2025 · Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pizza mini oven soiled at front counter. Observed cinnamon/sugar container with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 12, 2025 · Observed pizza mini oven soiled at front counter. Observed cinnamon/sugar container with no food debris. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at both sinks. Paper at front counter sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Sep 12, 2025 · Observed no paper at HWS next to three compartment sink. Paper was provided. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Onserved at storage area.
Basic/36-37-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 12, 2025 · Onserved at storage area. Time Extended
Show the remaining 3 findings ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mini chest freezer gaskets soiled in front of three compartment sink.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 12, 2025 · Observed mini chest freezer gaskets soiled in front of three compartment sink. Time Extended
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed equipment in disrepair stored at back of kitchen area.
Basic/33-31-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 12, 2025 · Observed equipment in disrepair stored at back of kitchen area. Time Extended
Utensils in poor condition. Observed pizza mini oven handle in disrepair under prep table on left side on front counter.
Basic/14-12-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 12, 2025 · Observed pizza mini oven handle in disrepair under prep table on left side on front counter. Time Extended
The state's own report →
Sep 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
High priority/22-12-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cheese Tequeños (105F - Hot Holding); Guava Tequeños (105F - Hot Holding); Beef empanadas (125F - Hot Holding); Chicken empanadas (131F - Hot Holding) at both hot holding unit at front counter. As per staff, less than 2 hours. Manager increased temperature on one unit and moved TCS products to that unit.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pizza mini oven soiled at front counter. Observed cinnamon/sugar container with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed HWS block at front counter.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic container and a bottle of soap inside HWS at back kitchen area. Utensils were removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at both sinks. Paper at front counter sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed plastic container with sugar and cinnamon with no label at front counter.
Intermediate/02D-02-4/Warning
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Onserved at storage area.
Basic/36-37-5/Warning
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at storage area.
Basic/36-36-4/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches on the floor under front counter.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Garbage on the ground at back exit area.
Basic/33-19-4/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mini chest freezer gaskets soiled in front of three compartment sink.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed equipment in disrepair stored at back of kitchen area.
Basic/33-31-5/Warning
Utensils in poor condition. Observed pizza mini oven handle in disrepair under prep table on left side on front counter.
Basic/14-12-4/Warning
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on reach in freezer by 3 compartment sink.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled. At the time of the inspection food employee cleaned and sanitized surface.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Basic/36-32-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.